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. ♪ we're the kids in america ♪ oh, oh, oh >>> a deadly earthquake rocked china. it happened in extreme southwest china near the border with myanmar. at least 14 people were killed and more than 150 injured after that 5.8 quick hit. chinese officials say several homes and buildings toppled. there are reports that people are buried underneath all of that debris. >>> after weeks of protest, a stunning vote in wisconsin. republican state senators successfully voted to strip almost all collective bargaining rights from unionized employees that. moves comes three weeks after morn a dozen democrats left the state to avoid voting on that measure. republicans found a loophole in state law which allowed them to vote without a quorum as long as the bill doesn't spend money. they stripped the financial dealings out of the bill and called a vote. >>> the dally lamb as stepping down as political leader of tibet. the dalai lama is not elected. he wants a political leader elected by the people -- the dally lamb as stepping down as political leader of tibet. >>> for weeks, op vis
. ♪ we're the kids in america ♪ oh, oh, oh >>> a deadly earthquake rocked china. it happened in extreme southwest china near the border with myanmar. at least 14 people were killed and more than 150 injured after that 5.8 quick hit. chinese officials say several homes and buildings toppled. there are reports that people are buried underneath all of that debris. >>> after weeks of protest, a stunning vote in wisconsin. republican state senators successfully voted to strip...
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. >> basically they are -- they believe in white middle america gun toting and it is just scary. >> that is ron schiller who is the president of npr foundation until last week. he was captured on hidden camera describing members of the tea party movement as racist to a fellow npr exec and two men from a muslim organization during a lunch in georgetown. the video was posted on a web site run by conservative activist james o'keefe. >>> six buck for a bucket of popcorn not to mention the overall ticket costs. are movie theater prices out of control? yes. >> and could the dollar bill soon be a thing of the past. business beat is coming up on fox 5 morning news. >>> in honor of its 40th birthday, starbucks is rolling out a new logo and launching starbucks petites. can you can get free samples of the microsized desserts. all you have to do is buy something to drink. d >>> it is called paper money but dollars bills are mostly made out of cotton and coted on prices are skyrocketing. will the green in your wallet soon be replaced by coins. plus going to the movies can cost you an arm and
. >> basically they are -- they believe in white middle america gun toting and it is just scary. >> that is ron schiller who is the president of npr foundation until last week. he was captured on hidden camera describing members of the tea party movement as racist to a fellow npr exec and two men from a muslim organization during a lunch in georgetown. the video was posted on a web site run by conservative activist james o'keefe. >>> six buck for a bucket of popcorn not to...
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>> central america, south america, indonesia. our most popular are coming from so many at raw and guatemala and costa rica. >> reporter: and when you are expanding your customer base, do you do different coffees for high-end restaurants? >> we like to cater the coffee for the customer's preferences and also the menu they have on hand. everybody's coffee taste is different which the variety of coffees that we roast and offer gives somebody a opportunity to do the different types of coffee. >> reporter: and how many do you sell like at whole foods? >> we have six different coffees, our signature blends available at whole foods, starting with our signature coffee, m.e. swing coffee. and that dates back to 1918 and it was patented in 1918. >> reporter: so it should be perfected by now. myfoxdc.com is our website. we have a link to theirs. you heard mark and carl talk about the taste of coffee and in fact we're heading into the lab in our next hour and we're going to do what is called tupping. we'll find out about that. >>> 7:57. if y
>> central america, south america, indonesia. our most popular are coming from so many at raw and guatemala and costa rica. >> reporter: and when you are expanding your customer base, do you do different coffees for high-end restaurants? >> we like to cater the coffee for the customer's preferences and also the menu they have on hand. everybody's coffee taste is different which the variety of coffees that we roast and offer gives somebody a opportunity to do the different...
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but i think also you have to take in mind that it is up to america at this point. but we do -- i think all of us respect what the judges have to say. >> reporter: tune in to see who survives yet another week on idol. in hollywood, anita vogle, fox news. >> were you ready for that? >> no. and they are right, they spend time pleasing the judges but it's america that makes the call. >>> speaking of making things, you might be making breakfast and want something to put on there, a little maple syrup. >> a little sweetness. our own holly morris is learning how it goes from a tree to the top of your pancakes. she's in cunningham falls state park today. good morning. >> reporter: good morning. they are gearing up for the 41st maybele syrup fest -- maple syrup festival and when you walk away you will have appreciation for maple syrup. jim miller and eric cider are here with me today to give us a behind the scenes look. so eric, show them. we tapped the tree last hour and waited. and i'm surprised at how clear it is. >> it is a lot of water and about 3% sugar. >> reporter:
but i think also you have to take in mind that it is up to america at this point. but we do -- i think all of us respect what the judges have to say. >> reporter: tune in to see who survives yet another week on idol. in hollywood, anita vogle, fox news. >> were you ready for that? >> no. and they are right, they spend time pleasing the judges but it's america that makes the call. >>> speaking of making things, you might be making breakfast and want something to put on...
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here she is. [ singing ] >> i think she should be on america's next top model. has style but she shouldn't do this again. >> she's definitely a performer. she's not collecting the right song and that is urking me. you can tell she has it. >> but does she sound good, jeanne? >> no. but she has the potential. she has that spark. >> she does. >> i think her days are numbered but just come hang out on u. street with me. >> she's trying to do a lot. she's trying to be a whole performer. >> she should get herself moving to 20 is he. i wasn't impressed. >> and that is exactly right. because that is her vibe. like the country folk that do country, do what you do. when they allow you to do what you do, get your arrangement. but we have to talk about the fact that the band this year is pretty horrible. >> it's a big difference. marcus asked me that this morning. i could hear a difference. and i was like, i wonder why. but this band different from the actual idol band. >> and with ricky and them -- >> ricky meaner on the tonight show with jay leno. >> it was better. >> the
here she is. [ singing ] >> i think she should be on america's next top model. has style but she shouldn't do this again. >> she's definitely a performer. she's not collecting the right song and that is urking me. you can tell she has it. >> but does she sound good, jeanne? >> no. but she has the potential. she has that spark. >> she does. >> i think her days are numbered but just come hang out on u. street with me. >> she's trying to do a lot. she's...
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. ♪ >> he kept saying, i hope america gets this rendition of ryan adams' "come pick me up." i didn't get it. >> i think he was on some type of drugs or something. it was bad. >> you know, it was a little nutty. i don't know it sells. remember who we're competing against. >> right. >> we're competing against humble, talented people. one thing that bugs me about "american idol" this year, by the way, it's fabulous. simon cowell even said to piers morgan, it's better this year without him. >> who knew? >> i think the contestants have studied too much. i think they probably on their own have got coaches. i see a lot of playing to the camera, a lot of pop moments, and i don't hear the great vocals yet. >> it's awful. >> now we're making the transition. we're going into the winners last night. pia. she wins in every category. here's pia doing "all by myself," which she'll never be, i'm sure. ♪ >> she said that was for her dad. he always wanted her to sing celine dion. >> pia, look at her, okay? marketable. great vocals. like a total package. i have my eye on pia. >> there are on
. ♪ >> he kept saying, i hope america gets this rendition of ryan adams' "come pick me up." i didn't get it. >> i think he was on some type of drugs or something. it was bad. >> you know, it was a little nutty. i don't know it sells. remember who we're competing against. >> right. >> we're competing against humble, talented people. one thing that bugs me about "american idol" this year, by the way, it's fabulous. simon cowell even said to...
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america's diner is always open. >>> welcome back, everybody. here is a look at stories we're working on for the 9:00 hour of fox 5 morning news. we are learning more detail this is morning about the tragedy death of a college student, a university of maryland student who killed himself on monday. his plants and police wanted to know if his -- his parents and police want to know if this is connected to a fraternity on campus. >>> who is speaking out about the situation and what may have happened. >>> and it is opening day out at nats park and tony and dave are there. they both join us live to give you a look at what you can expect today if you
america's diner is always open. >>> welcome back, everybody. here is a look at stories we're working on for the 9:00 hour of fox 5 morning news. we are learning more detail this is morning about the tragedy death of a college student, a university of maryland student who killed himself on monday. his plants and police wanted to know if his -- his parents and police want to know if this is connected to a fraternity on campus. >>> who is speaking out about the situation and what...
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he sent a letter to boehner saying it was a demonstration of service to america. president obama has ordered flags to fly at half staff on the day buckles is buried. >>> and more on the man accused of being the east coast rapist. >>> and remember watson, the super smart computer that beat the jeopardies biggest champions. now there is hope that watson could change the world of medicine. we'll take a closer look when we come back. let's ring you up. mary? what are you doing here? it's megan. i'm getting new insurance. marjorie, you've had a policy with us for three years. it's been five years. five years. well, progressive gives megan discounts that you guys didn't. paperless, safe driver, and i get great service. meredith, what's shakin', bacon? they'll figure it out. getting you the discounts you deserve. now, that's progressive. call or click today. and enjoying it less and less? stop paying for second best. upgrade to verizon fios and get tv, internet and phone for just $99.99 a month for a year. call now and you'll get this special bonus: $100 back. there's no
he sent a letter to boehner saying it was a demonstration of service to america. president obama has ordered flags to fly at half staff on the day buckles is buried. >>> and more on the man accused of being the east coast rapist. >>> and remember watson, the super smart computer that beat the jeopardies biggest champions. now there is hope that watson could change the world of medicine. we'll take a closer look when we come back. let's ring you up. mary? what are you doing...
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. >>> also ahead, we're exploring the rich history of america's most namous residents. holly is with the white house association as they celebrate their 50th anniversary. more on that in just a few. >>> 7:23. welcome back. a man in northern california was seriously injured after his sunday morning newspaper exploded in his hands. authorities say a device was hidden in the paper in vacaville, a city between san francisco and sacramento. they are not sure if the man was targeted or if the attack was random. he was airlifted to the hospital and will survive. a bomb squad searched the area and no other explosives were found. >>> a family outing in san diego turns tragic when their sailboat capsized. 7 adults and three children were thrown into the water and two men drowned. the water was very cold and the survivors were shivering when pulled from the water. 60 firefighters were called to the scene. five ambulances took the survivors to the hospital. >>> a group of women led by a wal-mart greeter who filed a discrimination lawsuit against the store chain will be heard b
. >>> also ahead, we're exploring the rich history of america's most namous residents. holly is with the white house association as they celebrate their 50th anniversary. more on that in just a few. >>> 7:23. welcome back. a man in northern california was seriously injured after his sunday morning newspaper exploded in his hands. authorities say a device was hidden in the paper in vacaville, a city between san francisco and sacramento. they are not sure if the man was...
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volkswagen of america recalling 71,000 of the automakers new jetta sedans. could be a wiring problem that could cause the car to turn off when the horn is used. there have been rare circumstances where the horn caused a short circuit. volkswagen not aware of accidents or injureds related -- injuries related to the problem. >>> if federal funding is slashed for petro, the transit agency said the efforts to maintain the system would suffer. metro's general manager said train delays would be por frequent, fewer new buses, stations would get runned down and ticket machines would not be replaced. congress may cut $150 million in funding for metro this fiscal year. that cut could also mean the potential loss of matching funds from d.c., maryland and virginia. >>> and you can help us monitor metro. if you spot a safety concern, trouble on the tracks or problems with a metro bus, e- mail your pictures or video to fox5metro@gmail.com. >>> and metro will be busy getting people to and from the tidal basin in the next few days. >> and lauren demarco joins us from the ti
volkswagen of america recalling 71,000 of the automakers new jetta sedans. could be a wiring problem that could cause the car to turn off when the horn is used. there have been rare circumstances where the horn caused a short circuit. volkswagen not aware of accidents or injureds related -- injuries related to the problem. >>> if federal funding is slashed for petro, the transit agency said the efforts to maintain the system would suffer. metro's general manager said train delays would...
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. >> america, that flag represents rule of law and due process and that's why we're going to close guantanamo. >> reporter: and now even a 2012 closure doesn't look promising. >> so do you think it will be closed by the end of the president's first term? >> i don't know. we will do all that we can. >> reporter: it's been a major political and national security headache for the president since he took office. >> it means obama is trying to make the best of a bad hand he was dealt. the congress said you can't transfer the prisoners to anyplace in the united states and can't hold civilian trials. >> reporter: attorneys said the stakes for success are high. >> this is something that al- qaeda uses in recruiting efforts and it's a fact. >> reporter: there are still 172 detainees at guantanamo and 3 dozen are set for trial in u.s. courts or commissions. >>> even when he is losing out on a job, charlie sheen continues his rally cry of winning. he's happy about being fired from the tv show and the new opportunity he's offering to his fans via twitter coming up. >>> and the fact that d.c. has the wors
. >> america, that flag represents rule of law and due process and that's why we're going to close guantanamo. >> reporter: and now even a 2012 closure doesn't look promising. >> so do you think it will be closed by the end of the president's first term? >> i don't know. we will do all that we can. >> reporter: it's been a major political and national security headache for the president since he took office. >> it means obama is trying to make the best of a...